Privacy Policy

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Information You Provide Directly

When you register for an account or interact with the Service, we may collect:

• Name and email address
• Billing information, including payment card details (processed securely by our third-party payment processor)
• Portfolio data, including company names, investment amounts, and other financial information you upload (CSV/Excel files)
• Account preferences and settings
• Communications you send to us, such as support requests or feedback

1.2 Information Collected Automatically

When you use the Service, we automatically collect certain technical information, including:

• IP address and approximate location
• Browser type, operating system, and device information
• Pages visited, features used, and time spent on the Service
• Referring URLs and search queries
• Cookies and similar tracking technologies (see Section 6)

1.3 Information from Third Parties

We may receive information about you from third-party data providers, payment processors, and publicly available sources in order to improve our Service and provide relevant market intelligence.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

• To create and manage your account and provide the Service
• To process payments and manage your subscription
• To generate AI-powered intelligence reports, portfolio analyses, and alerts tailored to your investments
• To send you transactional emails, service notifications, and subscription-related communications
• To send you product updates, newsletters, or marketing communications (you may opt out at any time)
• To monitor and analyze usage trends to improve the Service
• To detect, prevent, and respond to fraud, abuse, or security incidents
• To comply with applicable legal obligations

3. How We Share Your Information

We do not sell your personal information to third parties. We may share your information in the following limited circumstances:

3.1 Service Providers

We engage trusted third-party vendors to operate the Service, including cloud hosting providers, payment processors, analytics platforms, and AI model providers. These vendors are contractually obligated to use your information only as directed by us and in accordance with this policy.

3.2 AI Processing

AngelBrief uses AI services to power research reports and analysis. When you submit queries or portfolio data, that information may be processed by our AI infrastructure. Please be aware that AI model providers we work with may use data submitted to their systems to train or improve their models. By using the Service, you acknowledge and consent to this possibility. If you have concerns about sensitive data being used for model training, we recommend avoiding the submission of highly confidential information through the Service.

3.3 Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required to do so by law, court order, or governmental authority, or if we believe disclosure is necessary to protect our rights, your safety, or the safety of others.

3.4 Business Transfers

In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of all or a portion of our assets, your information may be transferred to the acquiring entity. We will notify you of any such change via email or a prominent notice on the Service.

4. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide the Service. If you close your account, we will delete or anonymize your personal data within 90 days, except where we are required to retain it for legal, regulatory, or legitimate business purposes (such as billing records).

Portfolio data and AI-generated reports you have created may be deleted upon account closure upon request.

5. Data Security

We implement industry-standard technical and organizational measures to protect your information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These include encryption in transit (TLS) and at rest, access controls, and regular security reviews.

However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security. You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials.

6. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies (such as pixels and local storage) to operate and improve the Service, remember your preferences, and analyze usage patterns. You can control cookie settings through your browser; however, disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of the Service.

We do not respond to "Do Not Track" signals at this time, as no uniform standard exists for such signals.

7. Your Rights and Choices

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal information:

• Access: Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you
• Correction: Request that we correct inaccurate or incomplete information
• Deletion: Request that we delete your personal information, subject to legal retention obligations
• Portability: Request that we provide your data in a structured, machine-readable format
• Opt-Out: Unsubscribe from marketing emails at any time via the unsubscribe link in any email
• Restriction: Request that we restrict processing of your information in certain circumstances

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at legal@angelbrief.com. We will respond to your request within 30 days.

8. California Privacy Rights (CCPA)

If you are a California resident, you have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), including the right to know what personal information is collected and how it is used, the right to delete your personal information, and the right to opt out of the sale of your personal information. As noted above, we do not sell personal information. To exercise your CCPA rights, contact us at legal@angelbrief.com.

9. European Privacy Rights (GDPR)

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), United Kingdom, or Switzerland, we process your personal information on the following legal bases: performance of a contract (to provide the Service), legitimate interests (to improve the Service and prevent fraud), compliance with legal obligations, and, where required, your consent.

You have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority if you believe we have not complied with applicable data protection laws.

10. Children's Privacy

The Service is not directed to individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from minors. If we become aware that we have collected information from a minor without parental consent, we will take steps to delete that information promptly.

11. Third-Party Links

The Service may contain links to third-party websites or services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those third parties, and this Privacy Policy does not apply to them. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.

12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will revise the "Last Updated Date" at the top of this page and, where the changes are material, notify you by email or via a prominent notice within the Service. Your continued use of the Service after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the revised policy.

13. Contact Us

If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at: